Construction Project Manager - Central

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Job Summary 

The Construction Project Manager will manage the construction of new Shacks to complete, in accordance with plans and specifications, on time and on budget. This role includes detailed schedule monitoring, diligent financial management, precise coordination of owner vendor activities, thorough management of the turnover process in support of Training & Operations, and ensuring there is complete project closeout. They will interface and coordinate with Real Estate, Permitting, Design, Facilities, IT, Supply Chain, Operations, Training, and Marketing as well as AOR’s/EOR’s, Landlord Reps and local AHJ’s. They will work in partnership with the Construction Finance Manager for accurate cost reporting and forecasting and with the Assistant Project Manager on project set up and close out. They will support the Facilities Team as needed on warranty response 1-year post project completion.  

Job Responsibilities and Duties 

• Support the larger Development Team by helping to monitor LL construction during precon. Review LL construction updates, schedules, site photos, etc. Make recommendations for schedule adjustments, if necessary, to align with LL status. 

• Review and provide feedback on 75% sets for the Design Team. Help to identify scope gaps, incorrect or missing information, and cost savings opportunities.  

• Review and level contractor bids, approach every review through the lens of value engineering to find cost savings opportunities, make recommendations for award. On board new contractors.  

• Manage the LL site delivery process by conducting punch of LL work and formally documenting and reporting on status. Coordinate schedule with the completion of LL work.  

• Oversee and manage the construction and timely turnover and opening of new Shacks. Participate in weekly OAC’s, make site visits, and connect with the project team as necessary to ensure construction is running as efficiently and effectively as possible.  

• Monitor & manage the project schedule. Implement schedule acceleration strategies when possible. Proactively identify potential risks, issues and roadblocks and remove them as quickly as possible. Engage the Director Construction as needed.  

• Report on project status formally to the larger Development Team weekly. Identify scheduling, financial and/or relationship challenges that may impact the timely completion and/or financial integrity of a Shack. Be direct and clear when communicating what support is needed from your peers or from senior leadership.  

• Review and manage GC & owner vendor invoices &